Dayara Bugyal

Many of our wonderful treks in the area begin in the alpine pastures of Uttarakhand's alpine heights. The Bugyals are fertile grassy uplands nestled in mountain gorges, where shepherds take their herds in the summer before the winter snows cover them. Dayara is a lesser-known Bugyal that may be accessed by a short, hard climb from Uttarkashi, but it is well worth the effort.

Dayara is a circular stretch of land that reflects the Bugyal's hoop-shaped grassy turf and is bordered by black oak and maple trees, with a brilliant snowline of the Bandarpoonch and other mountains beyond the green reaches in the local language. A leisurely stroll across Dayara's undulating meadows will transport you away from the world's green environment, the whispering wilderness of the oak woodlands, and somewhere far away, a breathtaking peak panoramic panorama gradually emerging. At various points along the route, the Gangotri summits, Srikanth Peak, Bandarpoonch Peak, and Black Peak may be observed.

On the fourth day, we ascend to 12,100 feet from our Dayara camping to Dayara Top, bringing the experience to a new high point. A ridge hike can take you to many nearby meadows, including the Giddara Bugyal. A downward path leads to Dodital, a freshwater lake and the Assi Ganga's source.